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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.03, 709.76 and 426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.03, 709.76 and 426.20 is: 587.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.03 : 709.76 = 426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.03/709.76 = 426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.03x = 709.76 × 426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.03x = 302,497.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,497.23/515.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.34

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