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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.33, 859.96 and 399.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.33, 859.96 and 399.49 is: 599.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.33 : 859.96 = 399.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.33/859.96 = 399.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.33x = 859.96 × 399.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.33x = 343,545.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,545.42/573.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.21

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