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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.61, 601.22 and 398.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.61, 601.22 and 398.55 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.61 : 601.22 = 398.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.61/601.22 = 398.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.61x = 601.22 × 398.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.61x = 239,619.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,619.48/435.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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