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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.88, 720.16 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.88, 720.16 and 411.64 is: 568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.88 : 720.16 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.88/720.16 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.88x = 720.16 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.88x = 296,446.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,446.66/521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.04

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