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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.93, 819.90 and 397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.93, 819.90 and 397.57 is: 548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.93 : 819.90 = 397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.93/819.90 = 397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.93x = 819.90 × 397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.93x = 325,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,967.64/593.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.83

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