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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.99, 821.46 and 385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.99, 821.46 and 385.26 is: 531.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.99 : 821.46 = 385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.99/821.46 = 385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.99x = 821.46 × 385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.99x = 316,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,475.68/594.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.90

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