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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.62, 717.09 and 286.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.62, 717.09 and 286.78 is: 395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.62 : 717.09 = 286.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.62/717.09 = 286.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.62x = 717.09 × 286.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.62x = 205,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,647.07/519.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.76

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