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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 715.06 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 715.06 and 406.26 is: 560.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 715.06 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/715.06 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 715.06 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 290,500.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,500.28/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.64

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