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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.45, 819.28 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.45, 819.28 and 394.55 is: 544.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.45 : 819.28 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.45/819.28 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.45x = 819.28 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.45x = 323,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,246.92/593.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.69

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