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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.84, 717.37 and 286.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.84, 717.37 and 286.96 is: 396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.84 : 717.37 = 286.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.84/717.37 = 286.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.84x = 717.37 × 286.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.84x = 205,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,856.50/519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.00

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