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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.54, 892.37 and 399.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.54, 892.37 and 399.83 is: 599.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.54 : 892.37 = 399.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.54/892.37 = 399.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.54x = 892.37 × 399.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.54x = 356,792.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,792.83/595.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.11

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