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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.87, 844.27 and 397.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.87, 844.27 and 397.66 is: 596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.87 : 844.27 = 397.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.87/844.27 = 397.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.87x = 844.27 × 397.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.87x = 335,732.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,732.41/562.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.47

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