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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 717.04 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 717.04 and 286.72 is: 395.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 717.04 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/717.04 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 717.04 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 205,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,589.71/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.68

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