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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.98, 843.28 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.98, 843.28 and 401.00 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.98 : 843.28 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.98/843.28 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.98x = 843.28 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.98x = 338,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,150.06/561.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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