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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.28, 707.01 and 402.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.28, 707.01 and 402.57 is: 554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.28 : 707.01 = 402.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.28/707.01 = 402.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.28x = 707.01 × 402.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.28x = 284,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,621.02/513.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.51

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