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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.80, 717.12 and 403.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.80, 717.12 and 403.68 is: 555.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.80 : 717.12 = 403.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.80/717.12 = 403.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.80x = 717.12 × 403.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.80x = 289,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,487.00/520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.85

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