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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.64, 715.37 and 424.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.64, 715.37 and 424.24 is: 586.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.64 : 715.37 = 424.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.64/715.37 = 424.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.64x = 715.37 × 424.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.64x = 303,484.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,484.66/517.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.29

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