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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 704.94 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 704.94 and 401.06 is: 552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 704.94 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/704.94 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 704.94 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 282,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,723.24/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.43

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