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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.12, 820.14 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.12, 820.14 and 397.80 is: 549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.12 : 820.14 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.12/820.14 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.12x = 820.14 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.12x = 326,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,251.69/594.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.13

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