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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.78, 818.10 and 396.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.78, 818.10 and 396.95 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.78 : 818.10 = 396.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.78/818.10 = 396.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.78x = 818.10 × 396.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.78x = 324,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,740.70/593.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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