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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 717.51 and 287.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 717.51 and 287.07 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 717.51 = 287.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/717.51 = 287.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 717.51 × 287.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 205,975.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,975.60/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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