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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.56, 716.92 and 286.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.56, 716.92 and 286.70 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.56 : 716.92 = 286.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.56/716.92 = 286.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.56x = 716.92 × 286.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.56x = 205,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,540.96/519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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