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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.60, 594.94 and 399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.60, 594.94 and 399.20 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.60 : 594.94 = 399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.60/594.94 = 399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.60x = 594.94 × 399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.60x = 237,500.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,500.05/431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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