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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.94, 718.06 and 408.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.94, 718.06 and 408.72 is: 563.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.94 : 718.06 = 408.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.94/718.06 = 408.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.94x = 718.06 × 408.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.94x = 293,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,484.46/520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.38

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