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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 843.92 and 399.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 843.92 and 399.64 is: 597.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 843.92 = 399.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/843.92 = 399.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 843.92 × 399.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 337,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,264.19/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.82

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