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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 716.58 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 716.58 and 408.96 is: 564.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 716.58 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/716.58 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 716.58 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 293,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,052.56/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.52

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