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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.33, 716.67 and 286.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.33, 716.67 and 286.46 is: 395.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.33 : 716.67 = 286.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.33/716.67 = 286.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.33x = 716.67 × 286.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.33x = 205,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,297.29/519.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.31

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