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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.94, 819.09 and 397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.94, 819.09 and 397.65 is: 548.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.94 : 819.09 = 397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.94/819.09 = 397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.94x = 819.09 × 397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.94x = 325,711.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,711.14/593.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.39

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