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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 716.72 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 716.72 and 283.31 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 716.72 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/716.72 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 716.72 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 203,056.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,056.44/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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