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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.70, 840.91 and 399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.70, 840.91 and 399.70 is: 598.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.70 : 840.91 = 399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.70/840.91 = 399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.70x = 840.91 × 399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.70x = 336,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,111.73/561.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.38

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