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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.99, 822.76 and 397.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.99, 822.76 and 397.15 is: 548.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.99 : 822.76 = 397.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.99/822.76 = 397.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.99x = 822.76 × 397.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.99x = 326,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,759.13/595.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.26

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