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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.23, 711.66 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.23, 711.66 and 437.22 is: 602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.23 : 711.66 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.23/711.66 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.23x = 711.66 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.23x = 311,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,151.99/516.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.74

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