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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.64, 599.76 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.64, 599.76 and 391.88 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.64 : 599.76 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.64/599.76 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.64x = 599.76 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.64x = 235,033.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,033.95/435.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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