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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 717.36 and 404.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 717.36 and 404.32 is: 558.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 717.36 = 404.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/717.36 = 404.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 717.36 × 404.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 290,043.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,043.00/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.29

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