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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.26, 716.70 and 408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.26, 716.70 and 408.54 is: 563.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.26 : 716.70 = 408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.26/716.70 = 408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.26x = 716.70 × 408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.26x = 292,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,802.54/519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.88

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