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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.54, 719.88 and 411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.54, 719.88 and 411.52 is: 568.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.54 : 719.88 = 411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.54/719.88 = 411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.54x = 719.88 × 411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.54x = 296,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,245.02/521.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.02

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