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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 716.32 and 283.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 716.32 and 283.02 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 716.32 = 283.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/716.32 = 283.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 716.32 × 283.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 202,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,732.89/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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