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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.04, 821.32 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.04, 821.32 and 388 is: 535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.04 : 821.32 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.04/821.32 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.04x = 821.32 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.04x = 318,672.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,672.16/595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.55

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