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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.88, 711.60 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.88, 711.60 and 410.58 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.88 : 711.60 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.88/711.60 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.88x = 711.60 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.88x = 292,168.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,168.73/515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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