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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.60, 719.04 and 416.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.60, 719.04 and 416.05 is: 574.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.60 : 719.04 = 416.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.60/719.04 = 416.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.60x = 719.04 × 416.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.60x = 299,156.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,156.59/520.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.64

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