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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 714.31 and 400.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 714.31 and 400.01 is: 551.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 714.31 = 400.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/714.31 = 400.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 714.31 × 400.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 285,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,727.57/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.59

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