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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.16, 709.80 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.16, 709.80 and 401.88 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.16 : 709.80 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.16/709.80 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.16x = 709.80 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.16x = 285,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,254.42/514.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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