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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.80, 818.96 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.80, 818.96 and 397 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.80 : 818.96 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.80/818.96 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.80x = 818.96 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.80x = 325,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,127.12/593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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