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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.89, 717.45 and 287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.89, 717.45 and 287.02 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.89 : 717.45 = 287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.89/717.45 = 287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.89x = 717.45 × 287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.89x = 205,919.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,919.90/519.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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