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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.85, 717.39 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.85, 717.39 and 283.81 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.85 : 717.39 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.85/717.39 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.85x = 717.39 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.85x = 203,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,598.98/519.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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