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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.84, 719.16 and 409.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.84, 719.16 and 409.18 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.84 : 719.16 = 409.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.84/719.16 = 409.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.84x = 719.16 × 409.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.84x = 294,265.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,265.89/520.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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