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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 716.87 and 286.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 716.87 and 286.59 is: 395.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 716.87 = 286.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/716.87 = 286.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 716.87 × 286.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 205,446.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,446.34/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.50

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