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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.44, 821.99 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.44, 821.99 and 396.60 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.44 : 821.99 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.44/821.99 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.44x = 821.99 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.44x = 326,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,001.23/595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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