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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.78, 717.30 and 286.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.78, 717.30 and 286.91 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.78 : 717.30 = 286.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.78/717.30 = 286.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.78x = 717.30 × 286.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.78x = 205,798.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,798.75/519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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