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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 842.28 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 842.28 and 399.48 is: 598.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 842.28 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/842.28 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 842.28 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 336,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,474.01/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.54

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