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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.06, 716.23 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.06, 716.23 and 286.20 is: 394.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.06 : 716.23 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.06/716.23 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.06x = 716.23 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.06x = 204,985.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,985.03/519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.92

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