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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.40, 717.84 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.40, 717.84 and 409.70 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.40 : 717.84 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.40/717.84 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.40x = 717.84 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.40x = 294,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,099.05/520.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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