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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.15, 891.50 and 399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.15, 891.50 and 399.21 is: 599.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.15 : 891.50 = 399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.15/891.50 = 399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.15x = 891.50 × 399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.15x = 355,893.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,893.72/594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.00

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