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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.07, 716.34 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.07, 716.34 and 286.20 is: 394.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.07 : 716.34 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.07/716.34 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.07x = 716.34 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.07x = 205,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,016.51/519.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.97

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