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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 716.51 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 716.51 and 283.16 is: 390.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 716.51 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/716.51 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 716.51 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 202,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,889.47/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.77

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