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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 705.62 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 705.62 and 401.16 is: 552.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 705.62 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/705.62 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 705.62 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 283,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,066.52/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.98

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