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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.86, 717.41 and 283.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.86, 717.41 and 283.81 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.86 : 717.41 = 283.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.86/717.41 = 283.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.86x = 717.41 × 283.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.86x = 203,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,609.93/519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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