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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 716.16 and 286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 716.16 and 286.11 is: 394.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 716.16 = 286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/716.16 = 286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 716.16 × 286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 204,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,900.54/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.81

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