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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.28, 717.35 and 415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.28, 717.35 and 415.06 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.28 : 717.35 = 415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.28/717.35 = 415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.28x = 717.35 × 415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.28x = 297,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,743.29/519.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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