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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.27, 716.59 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.27, 716.59 and 283.23 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.27 : 716.59 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.27/716.59 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.27x = 716.59 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.27x = 202,961.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,961.58/519.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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