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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.68, 819.40 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.68, 819.40 and 397.04 is: 548.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.68 : 819.40 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.68/819.40 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.68x = 819.40 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.68x = 325,334.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,334.58/593.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.00

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