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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.12, 818.21 and 396.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.12, 818.21 and 396.69 is: 547.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.12 : 818.21 = 396.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.12/818.21 = 396.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.12x = 818.21 × 396.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.12x = 324,573.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,573.74/593.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.24

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