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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 716.91 and 286.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 716.91 and 286.63 is: 395.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 716.91 = 286.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/716.91 = 286.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 716.91 × 286.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 205,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,487.91/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.55

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