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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 716.67 and 437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 716.67 and 437.16 is: 603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 716.67 = 437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/716.67 = 437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 716.67 × 437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 313,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,299.46/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.00

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