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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.38, 716.76 and 286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.38, 716.76 and 286.51 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.38 : 716.76 = 286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.38/716.76 = 286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.38x = 716.76 × 286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.38x = 205,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,353.89/519.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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