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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.83, 717.98 and 410.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.83, 717.98 and 410.09 is: 565.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.83 : 717.98 = 410.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.83/717.98 = 410.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.83x = 717.98 × 410.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.83x = 294,430.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,430.78/520.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.31

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