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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.33, 821.40 and 398.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.33, 821.40 and 398.50 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.33 : 821.40 = 398.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.33/821.40 = 398.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.33x = 821.40 × 398.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.33x = 327,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,327.90/595.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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