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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 824.64 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 824.64 and 390.72 is: 539.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 824.64 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/824.64 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 824.64 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 322,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,203.34/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.09

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