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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 706.70 and 401.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 706.70 and 401.75 is: 554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 706.70 = 401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/706.70 = 401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 706.70 × 401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 283,914.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,914.72/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.76

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