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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 822.16 and 399.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 822.16 and 399.04 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 822.16 = 399.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/822.16 = 399.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 822.16 × 399.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 328,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,074.73/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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