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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 716.94 and 286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 716.94 and 286.67 is: 395.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 716.94 = 286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/716.94 = 286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 716.94 × 286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 205,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,525.19/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.59

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