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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.62, 717.30 and 409.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.62, 717.30 and 409.92 is: 564.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.62 : 717.30 = 409.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.62/717.30 = 409.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.62x = 717.30 × 409.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.62x = 294,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,035.62/520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.78

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