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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 825.54 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 825.54 and 388.22 is: 536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 825.54 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/825.54 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 825.54 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 320,487.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,487.01/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.01

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