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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 707.36 and 413.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 707.36 and 413.96 is: 571.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 707.36 = 413.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/707.36 = 413.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 707.36 × 413.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 292,813.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,813.14/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.34

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