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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.73, 717.19 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.73, 717.19 and 286.86 is: 395.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.73 : 717.19 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.73/717.19 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.73x = 717.19 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.73x = 205,733.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,733.12/519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.85

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