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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.22, 819.81 and 397.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.22, 819.81 and 397.87 is: 548.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.22 : 819.81 = 397.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.22/819.81 = 397.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.22x = 819.81 × 397.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.22x = 326,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,177.80/594.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.92

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