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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.59, 717.01 and 286.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.59, 717.01 and 286.72 is: 395.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.59 : 717.01 = 286.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.59/717.01 = 286.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.59x = 717.01 × 286.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.59x = 205,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,578.60/519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.65

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