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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.02, 843 and 398.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.02, 843 and 398.82 is: 600.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.02 : 843 = 398.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.02/843 = 398.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.02x = 843 × 398.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.02x = 336,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,205.26/560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.35

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