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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.22 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.22 and 286.14 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.22 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.22 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.22 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 204,939.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,939.19/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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