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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.42, 716.76 and 286.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.42, 716.76 and 286.56 is: 395.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.42 : 716.76 = 286.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.42/716.76 = 286.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.42x = 716.76 × 286.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.42x = 205,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,394.75/519.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.43

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