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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.85, 716.37 and 400.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.85, 716.37 and 400.63 is: 553.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.85 : 716.37 = 400.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.85/716.37 = 400.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.85x = 716.37 × 400.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.85x = 286,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,998.49/518.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.15

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