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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.76, 717.80 and 408.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.76, 717.80 and 408.53 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.76 : 717.80 = 408.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.76/717.80 = 408.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.76x = 717.80 × 408.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.76x = 293,237.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,237.20/520.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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