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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.41, 594.26 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.41, 594.26 and 399.91 is: 550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.41 : 594.26 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.41/594.26 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.41x = 594.26 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.41x = 237,650.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,650.52/431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.87

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