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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.98, 820.91 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.98, 820.91 and 385.16 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.98 : 820.91 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.98/820.91 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.98x = 820.91 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.98x = 316,175.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,175.67/594.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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