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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.08, 717.35 and 425.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.08, 717.35 and 425.67 is: 588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.08 : 717.35 = 425.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.08/717.35 = 425.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.08x = 717.35 × 425.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.08x = 305,354.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,354.37/519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.26

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