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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520, 716 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520, 716 and 408.96 is: 563.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520 : 716 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520/716 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520x = 716 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520x = 292,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,815.36/520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.11

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