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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.04, 819.90 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.04, 819.90 and 397.88 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.04 : 819.90 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.04/819.90 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.04x = 819.90 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.04x = 326,221.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,221.81/594.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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