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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.24, 884.40 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.24, 884.40 and 397 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.24 : 884.40 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.24/884.40 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.24x = 884.40 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.24x = 351,106.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,106.80/589.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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