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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.02, 716.26 and 282.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.02, 716.26 and 282.98 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.02 : 716.26 = 282.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.02/716.26 = 282.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.02x = 716.26 × 282.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.02x = 202,687.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,687.25/519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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