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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.91, 716.14 and 286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.91, 716.14 and 286.03 is: 394.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.91 : 716.14 = 286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.91/716.14 = 286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.91x = 716.14 × 286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.91x = 204,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,838.78/518.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.75

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