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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.63, 714.99 and 501.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.63, 714.99 and 501.67 is: 690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.63 : 714.99 = 501.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.63/714.99 = 501.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.63x = 714.99 × 501.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.63x = 358,689.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,689.03/519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.28

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