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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 842.40 and 399.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 842.40 and 399.06 is: 599.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 842.40 = 399.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/842.40 = 399.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 842.40 × 399.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 336,168.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,168.14/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.17

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