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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.02, 820.96 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.02, 820.96 and 385.32 is: 531.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.02 : 820.96 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.02/820.96 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.02x = 820.96 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.02x = 316,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,332.31/595.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.63

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