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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.76, 819.21 and 397.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.76, 819.21 and 397.34 is: 548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.76 : 819.21 = 397.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.76/819.21 = 397.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.76x = 819.21 × 397.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.76x = 325,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,504.90/593.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.21

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