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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.96, 715.70 and 408.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.96, 715.70 and 408.24 is: 563.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.96 : 715.70 = 408.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.96/715.70 = 408.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.96x = 715.70 × 408.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.96x = 292,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,178.39/518.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.00

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