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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.16, 710.91 and 410.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.16, 710.91 and 410.07 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.16 : 710.91 = 410.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.16/710.91 = 410.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.16x = 710.91 × 410.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.16x = 291,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,522.86/515.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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