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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.64, 819.45 and 397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.64, 819.45 and 397.08 is: 548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.64 : 819.45 = 397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.64/819.45 = 397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.64x = 819.45 × 397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.64x = 325,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,387.21/593.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.12

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