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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519, 716.24 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519, 716.24 and 286.12 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519 : 716.24 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519/716.24 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519x = 716.24 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519x = 204,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,930.59/519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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