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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.54, 819.50 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.54, 819.50 and 397.71 is: 548.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.54 : 819.50 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.54/819.50 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.54x = 819.50 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.54x = 325,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,921.36/594.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.19

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