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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.26, 818.96 and 515.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.26, 818.96 and 515.34 is: 710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.26 : 818.96 = 515.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.26/818.96 = 515.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.26x = 818.96 × 515.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.26x = 422,042.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,042.85/594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.20

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