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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 704.94 and 400.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 704.94 and 400.02 is: 551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 704.94 = 400.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/704.94 = 400.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 704.94 × 400.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 281,990.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,990.10/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.85

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