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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.20, 635.40 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.20, 635.40 and 399.60 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.20 : 635.40 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.20/635.40 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.20x = 635.40 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.20x = 253,905.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,905.84/421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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