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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563.58, 846 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563.58, 846 and 401.40 is: 602.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563.58 : 846 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563.58/846 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563.58x = 846 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563.58x = 339,584.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,584.40/563.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.55

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