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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.60, 775.14 and 426.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.60, 775.14 and 426.52 is: 638.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.60 : 775.14 = 426.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.60/775.14 = 426.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.60x = 775.14 × 426.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.60x = 330,612.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,612.71/517.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.74

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