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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.36, 717.12 and 403.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.36, 717.12 and 403.20 is: 556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.36 : 717.12 = 403.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.36/717.12 = 403.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.36x = 717.12 × 403.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.36x = 289,142.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,142.78/519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.73

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