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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.04, 710.68 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.04, 710.68 and 410.40 is: 566.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.04 : 710.68 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.04/710.68 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.04x = 710.68 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.04x = 291,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,663.07/515.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.29

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