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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.64, 859.97 and 399.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.64, 859.97 and 399.79 is: 599.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.64 : 859.97 = 399.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.64/859.97 = 399.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.64x = 859.97 × 399.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.64x = 343,807.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,807.41/573.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.34

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