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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 717 and 286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 717 and 286.69 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 717 = 286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/717 = 286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 717 × 286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 205,556.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,556.73/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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