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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.48, 716.87 and 286.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.48, 716.87 and 286.61 is: 395.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.48 : 716.87 = 286.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.48/716.87 = 286.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.48x = 716.87 × 286.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.48x = 205,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,457.09/519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.51

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