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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.59, 599.70 and 399.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.59, 599.70 and 399.76 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.59 : 599.70 = 399.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.59/599.70 = 399.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.59x = 599.70 × 399.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.59x = 239,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,736.07/434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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