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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.53, 716.97 and 283.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.53, 716.97 and 283.49 is: 391.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.53 : 716.97 = 283.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.53/716.97 = 283.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.53x = 716.97 × 283.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.53x = 203,258.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,258.03/519.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.23

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