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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 716.30 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 716.30 and 283.01 is: 390.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 716.30 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/716.30 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 716.30 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 202,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,715.07/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.54

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