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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.37, 714.99 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.37, 714.99 and 423.96 is: 585.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.37 : 714.99 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.37/714.99 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.37x = 714.99 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.37x = 303,127.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,127.16/517.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.90

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