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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 823.92 and 398.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 823.92 and 398.22 is: 549.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 823.92 = 398.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/823.92 = 398.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 823.92 × 398.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 328,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,101.42/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.23

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