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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.30, 820.26 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.30, 820.26 and 395.16 is: 545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.30 : 820.26 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.30/820.26 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.30x = 820.26 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.30x = 324,133.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,133.94/594.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.40

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