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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.72, 775.37 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.72, 775.37 and 401.40 is: 602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.72 : 775.37 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.72/775.37 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.72x = 775.37 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.72x = 311,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,234.52/516.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.32

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