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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.95, 716.14 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.95, 716.14 and 286.08 is: 394.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.95 : 716.14 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.95/716.14 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.95x = 716.14 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.95x = 204,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,873.33/518.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.78

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