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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 824.22 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 824.22 and 387.32 is: 534.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 824.22 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/824.22 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 824.22 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 319,236.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,236.89/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.61

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