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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.86, 717.40 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.86, 717.40 and 286.99 is: 396.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.86 : 717.40 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.86/717.40 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.86x = 717.40 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.86x = 205,886.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,886.63/519.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.04

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