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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.55, 842.40 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.55, 842.40 and 400.14 is: 599.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.55 : 842.40 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.55/842.40 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.55x = 842.40 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.55x = 337,077.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,077.94/562.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.20

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