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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.04, 716.28 and 286.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.04, 716.28 and 286.16 is: 394.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.04 : 716.28 = 286.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.04/716.28 = 286.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.04x = 716.28 × 286.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.04x = 204,970.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,970.68/519.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.91

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