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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.73, 843.15 and 399.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.73, 843.15 and 399.61 is: 598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.73 : 843.15 = 399.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.73/843.15 = 399.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.73x = 843.15 × 399.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.73x = 336,926.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,926.96/562.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.74

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