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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.19, 716.41 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.19, 716.41 and 286.32 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.19 : 716.41 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.19/716.41 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.19x = 716.41 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.19x = 205,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,122.51/519.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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