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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 715.99 and 425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 715.99 and 425.71 is: 587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 715.99 = 425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/715.99 = 425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 715.99 × 425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 304,804.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,804.10/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.00

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