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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.32, 708.40 and 415.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.32, 708.40 and 415.76 is: 572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.32 : 708.40 = 415.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.32/708.40 = 415.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.32x = 708.40 × 415.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.32x = 294,524.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,524.38/514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.65

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