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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.54, 712.24 and 423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.54, 712.24 and 423 is: 583.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.54 : 712.24 = 423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.54/712.24 = 423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.54x = 712.24 × 423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.54x = 301,277.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,277.52/516.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.26

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