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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 716.79 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 716.79 and 286.55 is: 395.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 716.79 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/716.79 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 716.79 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 205,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,392.59/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.46

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