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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514.98, 771.45 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514.98, 771.45 and 400.74 is: 600.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514.98 : 771.45 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514.98/771.45 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514.98x = 771.45 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514.98x = 309,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,150.87/514.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.32

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