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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.78, 703.56 and 400.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.78, 703.56 and 400.06 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.78 : 703.56 = 400.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.78/703.56 = 400.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.78x = 703.56 × 400.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.78x = 281,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,466.21/510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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