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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.13, 818.93 and 397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.13, 818.93 and 397.22 is: 548.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.13 : 818.93 = 397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.13/818.93 = 397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.13x = 818.93 × 397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.13x = 325,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,292.27/593.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.43

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