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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.92, 821.27 and 398.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.92, 821.27 and 398.57 is: 550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.92 : 821.27 = 398.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.92/821.27 = 398.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.92x = 821.27 × 398.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.92x = 327,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,330.47/594.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.21

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