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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.40, 710.94 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.40, 710.94 and 417 is: 575.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.40 : 710.94 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.40/710.94 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.40x = 710.94 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.40x = 296,461.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,461.98/515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.21

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