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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 717.29 and 286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 717.29 and 286.94 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 717.29 = 286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/717.29 = 286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 717.29 × 286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 205,819.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,819.19/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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