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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.08, 711.22 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.08, 711.22 and 412.04 is: 568.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.08 : 711.22 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.08/711.22 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.08x = 711.22 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.08x = 293,051.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,051.09/515.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.94

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