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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.61, 717.04 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.61, 717.04 and 283.55 is: 391.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.61 : 717.04 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.61/717.04 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.61x = 717.04 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.61x = 203,315.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,315.90/519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.29

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