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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.82, 821.28 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.82, 821.28 and 385.30 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.82 : 821.28 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.82/821.28 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.82x = 821.28 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.82x = 316,439.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,439.18/594.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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