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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.80, 718.60 and 405.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.80, 718.60 and 405.24 is: 559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.80 : 718.60 = 405.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.80/718.60 = 405.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.80x = 718.60 × 405.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.80x = 291,205.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,205.46/520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.15

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