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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.71, 717.20 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.71, 717.20 and 286.83 is: 395.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.71 : 717.20 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.71/717.20 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.71x = 717.20 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.71x = 205,714.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,714.12/519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.83

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