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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.30, 717.18 and 409.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.30, 717.18 and 409.60 is: 564.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.30 : 717.18 = 409.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.30/717.18 = 409.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.30x = 717.18 × 409.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.30x = 293,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,753.34/520.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.59

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