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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594, 819.76 and 397.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594, 819.76 and 397.84 is: 549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594 : 819.76 = 397.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594/819.76 = 397.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594x = 819.76 × 397.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594x = 326,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,133.32/594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.05

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