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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.67, 822.31 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.67, 822.31 and 399.32 is: 551.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.67 : 822.31 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.67/822.31 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.67x = 822.31 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.67x = 328,359.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,359.72/595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.24

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