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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 706.88 and 414.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 706.88 and 414.08 is: 571.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 706.88 = 414.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/706.88 = 414.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 706.88 × 414.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 292,704.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,704.87/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.24

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