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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.15, 824.28 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.15, 824.28 and 395.22 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.15 : 824.28 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.15/824.28 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.15x = 824.28 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.15x = 325,771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,771.94/597.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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