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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.56, 712.50 and 438.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.56, 712.50 and 438.40 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.56 : 712.50 = 438.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.56/712.50 = 438.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.56x = 712.50 × 438.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.56x = 312,360
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,360/516.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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