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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 705.44 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 705.44 and 400.56 is: 552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 705.44 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/705.44 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 705.44 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 282,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,571.05/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.91

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