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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 717 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 717 and 286.68 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 717 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/717 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 717 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 205,549.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,549.56/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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