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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 717.40 and 409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 717.40 and 409.64 is: 565.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 717.40 = 409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/717.40 = 409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 717.40 × 409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 293,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,875.74/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.28

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