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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518, 715.08 and 400.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518, 715.08 and 400.56 is: 552.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518 : 715.08 = 400.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518/715.08 = 400.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518x = 715.08 × 400.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518x = 286,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,432.44/518
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.96

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