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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.16, 820.16 and 397.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.16, 820.16 and 397.78 is: 549.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.16 : 820.16 = 397.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.16/820.16 = 397.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.16x = 820.16 × 397.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.16x = 326,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,243.24/594.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.08

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