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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 706.80 and 401.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 706.80 and 401.70 is: 554.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 706.80 = 401.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/706.80 = 401.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 706.80 × 401.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 283,921.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,921.56/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.10

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