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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 717.39 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 717.39 and 283.82 is: 391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 717.39 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/717.39 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 717.39 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 203,606.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,606.04/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.65

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