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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.76, 717.25 and 286.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.76, 717.25 and 286.88 is: 395.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.76 : 717.25 = 286.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.76/717.25 = 286.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.76x = 717.25 × 286.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.76x = 205,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,764.68/519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.88

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