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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 716.89 and 425.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 716.89 and 425.34 is: 587.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 716.89 = 425.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/716.89 = 425.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 716.89 × 425.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 304,921.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,921.99/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.81

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