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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 840.96 and 399.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 840.96 and 399.96 is: 598.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 840.96 = 399.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/840.96 = 399.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 840.96 × 399.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 336,350.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,350.36/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.53

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