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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597, 824.22 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597, 824.22 and 390.36 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597 : 824.22 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597/824.22 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597x = 824.22 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597x = 321,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,742.52/597
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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