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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.88, 842.94 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.88, 842.94 and 399.64 is: 599.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.88 : 842.94 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.88/842.94 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.88x = 842.94 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.88x = 336,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,872.54/561.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.55

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