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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.55, 716.99 and 283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.55, 716.99 and 283.50 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.55 : 716.99 = 283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.55/716.99 = 283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.55x = 716.99 × 283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.55x = 203,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,265.25/519.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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