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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.61, 717.07 and 286.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.61, 717.07 and 286.73 is: 395.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.61 : 717.07 = 286.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.61/717.07 = 286.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.61x = 717.07 × 286.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.61x = 205,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,605.48/519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.69

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