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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 717.62 and 401.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 717.62 and 401.53 is: 554.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 717.62 = 401.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/717.62 = 401.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 717.62 × 401.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 288,142.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,142.49/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.31

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