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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.42, 897.24 and 393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.42, 897.24 and 393.50 is: 589.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.42 : 897.24 = 393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.42/897.24 = 393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.42x = 897.24 × 393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.42x = 353,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,063.94/599.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.01

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