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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 824.85 and 390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 824.85 and 390.50 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 824.85 = 390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/824.85 = 390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 824.85 × 390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 322,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,103.93/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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