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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.73, 710.73 and 422.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.73, 710.73 and 422.04 is: 581.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.73 : 710.73 = 422.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.73/710.73 = 422.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.73x = 710.73 × 422.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.73x = 299,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,956.49/515.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.62

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