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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.82, 694.41 and 400.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.82, 694.41 and 400.10 is: 552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.82 : 694.41 = 400.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.82/694.41 = 400.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.82x = 694.41 × 400.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.82x = 277,833.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,833.44/502.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.55

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