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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.01, 717.26 and 425.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.01, 717.26 and 425.61 is: 588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.01 : 717.26 = 425.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.01/717.26 = 425.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.01x = 717.26 × 425.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.01x = 305,267.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,267.31/519.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.17

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