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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.08, 712.32 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.08, 712.32 and 406.32 is: 560.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.08 : 712.32 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.08/712.32 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.08x = 712.32 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.08x = 289,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,429.86/516.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.82

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