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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.04, 612.56 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.04, 612.56 and 399.20 is: 594.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.04 : 612.56 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.04/612.56 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.04x = 612.56 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.04x = 244,528.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,528.89/411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.91

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