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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.03, 891.33 and 399.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.03, 891.33 and 399.43 is: 598.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.03 : 891.33 = 399.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.03/891.33 = 399.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.03x = 891.33 × 399.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.03x = 356,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,023.94/595.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.33

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