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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.22, 716.52 and 286.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.22, 716.52 and 286.34 is: 395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.22 : 716.52 = 286.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.22/716.52 = 286.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.22x = 716.52 × 286.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.22x = 205,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,168.34/519.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.15

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