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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 716.36 and 286.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 716.36 and 286.22 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 716.36 = 286.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/716.36 = 286.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 716.36 × 286.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 205,036.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,036.92/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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