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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.44, 717.96 and 409.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.44, 717.96 and 409.74 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.44 : 717.96 = 409.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.44/717.96 = 409.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.44x = 717.96 × 409.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.44x = 294,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,176.93/520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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