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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.68, 715.32 and 400.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.68, 715.32 and 400.66 is: 552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.68 : 715.32 = 400.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.68/715.32 = 400.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.68x = 715.32 × 400.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.68x = 286,600.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,600.11/518.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.56

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