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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.74, 820.13 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.74, 820.13 and 398.52 is: 549.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.74 : 820.13 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.74/820.13 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.74x = 820.13 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.74x = 326,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,836.22/594.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.54

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