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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 706.86 and 400.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 706.86 and 400.71 is: 552.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 706.86 = 400.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/706.86 = 400.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 706.86 × 400.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 283,248.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,248.52/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.86

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