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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.61, 706.56 and 401.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.61, 706.56 and 401.92 is: 555.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.61 : 706.56 = 401.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.61/706.56 = 401.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.61x = 706.56 × 401.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.61x = 283,982.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,982.70/511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.08

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