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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.15, 819.42 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.15, 819.42 and 384.26 is: 529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.15 : 819.42 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.15/819.42 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.15x = 819.42 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.15x = 314,869.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,869.40/594.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.95

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