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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.92, 717.47 and 283.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.92, 717.47 and 283.86 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.92 : 717.47 = 283.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.92/717.47 = 283.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.92x = 717.47 × 283.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.92x = 203,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,661.03/519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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