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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 824.50 and 398.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 824.50 and 398.14 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 824.50 = 398.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/824.50 = 398.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 824.50 × 398.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 328,266.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,266.43/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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