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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.67, 819.55 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.67, 819.55 and 397.32 is: 548.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.67 : 819.55 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.67/819.55 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.67x = 819.55 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.67x = 325,623.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,623.61/593.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.49

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