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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.28, 709.80 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.28, 709.80 and 416.76 is: 574.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.28 : 709.80 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.28/709.80 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.28x = 709.80 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.28x = 295,816.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,816.25/515.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.09

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