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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 717.66 and 415.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 717.66 and 415.05 is: 573.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 717.66 = 415.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/717.66 = 415.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 717.66 × 415.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 297,864.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,864.78/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.26

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