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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 583.11 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 583.11 and 399.12 is: 550.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 583.11 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/583.11 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 583.11 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 232,730.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,730.86/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.82

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