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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 824.25 and 395.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 824.25 and 395.19 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 824.25 = 395.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/824.25 = 395.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 824.25 × 395.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 325,735.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,735.36/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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