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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.12, 717.41 and 415.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.12, 717.41 and 415.07 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.12 : 717.41 = 415.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.12/717.41 = 415.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.12x = 717.41 × 415.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.12x = 297,777.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,777.21/520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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