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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.24, 820.24 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.24, 820.24 and 387.28 is: 534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.24 : 820.24 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.24/820.24 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.24x = 820.24 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.24x = 317,662.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,662.55/594.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.57

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