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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.37, 716.37 and 424.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.37, 716.37 and 424.97 is: 587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.37 : 716.37 = 424.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.37/716.37 = 424.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.37x = 716.37 × 424.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.37x = 304,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,432.18/518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.29

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