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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.36, 704.16 and 412.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.36, 704.16 and 412.08 is: 568.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.36 : 704.16 = 412.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.36/704.16 = 412.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.36x = 704.16 × 412.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.36x = 290,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,170.25/510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.56

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