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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.30, 716.67 and 286.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.30, 716.67 and 286.44 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.30 : 716.67 = 286.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.30/716.67 = 286.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.30x = 716.67 × 286.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.30x = 205,282.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,282.95/519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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