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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.55, 764.71 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.55, 764.71 and 400.12 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.55 : 764.71 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.55/764.71 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.55x = 764.71 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.55x = 305,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,974.35/510.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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