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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 716.99 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 716.99 and 286.71 is: 395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 716.99 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/716.99 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 716.99 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 205,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,566.77/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.63

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