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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 705.08 and 400.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 705.08 and 400.12 is: 551.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 705.08 = 400.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/705.08 = 400.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 705.08 × 400.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 282,111.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,111.08/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.98

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