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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.36, 714.64 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.36, 714.64 and 419.52 is: 579.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.36 : 714.64 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.36/714.64 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.36x = 714.64 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.36x = 299,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,805.77/517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.49

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