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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.60, 891.20 and 397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.60, 891.20 and 397.96 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.60 : 891.20 = 397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.60/891.20 = 397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.60x = 891.20 × 397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.60x = 354,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,661.95/593.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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