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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.29, 716.61 and 283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.29, 716.61 and 283.23 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.29 : 716.61 = 283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.29/716.61 = 283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.29x = 716.61 × 283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.29x = 202,966.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,966.51/519.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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