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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.13, 716.39 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.13, 716.39 and 286.27 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.13 : 716.39 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.13/716.39 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.13x = 716.39 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.13x = 205,078.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,078.10/519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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