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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.28, 711.82 and 411.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.28, 711.82 and 411.12 is: 566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.28 : 711.82 = 411.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.28/711.82 = 411.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.28x = 711.82 × 411.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.28x = 292,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,643.44/516.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.83

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