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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 716.06 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 716.06 and 286.02 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 716.06 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/716.06 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 716.06 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 204,807.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,807.48/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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