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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 513.99, 710.19 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 513.99, 710.19 and 404.33 is: 558.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    513.99 : 710.19 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    513.99/710.19 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    513.99x = 710.19 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    513.99x = 287,147.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,147.57/513.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.66

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