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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.78, 772.02 and 400

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.78, 772.02 and 400 is: 599.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.78 : 772.02 = 400 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.78/772.02 = 400/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.78x = 772.02 × 400
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.78x = 308,808
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,808/514.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.88

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