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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 555.57 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 555.57 and 399.83 is: 546.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 555.57 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/555.57 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 555.57 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 222,130.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,130.78/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.89

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