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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 775.70 and 426.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 775.70 and 426.22 is: 637.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 775.70 = 426.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/775.70 = 426.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 775.70 × 426.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 330,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,618.85/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.57

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