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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593.99, 819.28 and 397.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593.99, 819.28 and 397.16 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593.99 : 819.28 = 397.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593.99/819.28 = 397.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593.99x = 819.28 × 397.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593.99x = 325,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,385.24/593.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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