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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.60, 821.89 and 399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.60, 821.89 and 399.08 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.60 : 821.89 = 399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.60/821.89 = 399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.60x = 821.89 × 399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.60x = 327,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,999.86/595.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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