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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.32, 718.12 and 410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.32, 718.12 and 410.64 is: 566.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.32 : 718.12 = 410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.32/718.12 = 410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.32x = 718.12 × 410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.32x = 294,888.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,888.80/520.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.75

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