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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.69, 717.18 and 286.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.69, 717.18 and 286.82 is: 395.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.69 : 717.18 = 286.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.69/717.18 = 286.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.69x = 717.18 × 286.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.69x = 205,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,696.55/519.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.81

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