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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.78, 715.14 and 425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.78, 715.14 and 425.36 is: 586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.78 : 715.14 = 425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.78/715.14 = 425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.78x = 715.14 × 425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.78x = 304,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,191.95/518.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.36

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