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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.17, 716.45 and 283.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.17, 716.45 and 283.11 is: 390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.17 : 716.45 = 283.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.17/716.45 = 283.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.17x = 716.45 × 283.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.17x = 202,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,836.48/519.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.70

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