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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.16, 841.05 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.16, 841.05 and 398.50 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.16 : 841.05 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.16/841.05 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.16x = 841.05 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.16x = 335,158.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,158.43/561.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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