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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 706.32 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 706.32 and 401.02 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 706.32 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/706.32 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 706.32 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 283,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,248.45/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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