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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.90, 716.10 and 286.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.90, 716.10 and 286.04 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.90 : 716.10 = 286.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.90/716.10 = 286.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.90x = 716.10 × 286.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.90x = 204,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,833.24/518.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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