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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.51, 715 and 400.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.51, 715 and 400.50 is: 552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.51 : 715 = 400.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.51/715 = 400.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.51x = 715 × 400.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.51x = 286,357.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,357.50/518.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.27

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