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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 706.95 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 706.95 and 401.74 is: 554.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 706.95 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/706.95 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 706.95 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 284,010.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,010.09/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.27

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