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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 716.97 and 286.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 716.97 and 286.65 is: 395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 716.97 = 286.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/716.97 = 286.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 716.97 × 286.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 205,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,519.45/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.59

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