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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 716.49 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 716.49 and 283.14 is: 390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 716.49 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/716.49 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 716.49 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 202,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,866.98/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.74

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