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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 825.09 and 401.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 825.09 and 401.32 is: 554.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 825.09 = 401.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/825.09 = 401.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 825.09 × 401.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 331,120.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,120.99/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.00

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