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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434.97, 599.56 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434.97, 599.56 and 399.22 is: 550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434.97 : 599.56 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434.97/599.56 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434.97x = 599.56 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434.97x = 239,353.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,353.85/434.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.28

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