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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.32 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.32 and 286.96 is: 395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.32 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.32 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.32 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 205,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,842.15/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.97

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