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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 716.13 and 286.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 716.13 and 286.07 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 716.13 = 286.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/716.13 = 286.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 716.13 × 286.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 204,863.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,863.31/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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