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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.81, 842.04 and 399.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.81, 842.04 and 399.54 is: 598.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.81 : 842.04 = 399.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.81/842.04 = 399.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.81x = 842.04 × 399.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.81x = 336,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,428.66/561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.83

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