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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.10, 859.65 and 399.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.10, 859.65 and 399.40 is: 599.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.10 : 859.65 = 399.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.10/859.65 = 399.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.10x = 859.65 × 399.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.10x = 343,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,344.21/573.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.10

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