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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.44, 720.16 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.44, 720.16 and 406.40 is: 561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.44 : 720.16 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.44/720.16 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.44x = 720.16 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.44x = 292,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,673.02/521.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.28

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