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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 824.68 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 824.68 and 390.64 is: 539.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 824.68 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/824.68 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 824.68 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 322,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,153.00/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.01

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