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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.15, 821.34 and 418.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.15, 821.34 and 418.37 is: 577.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.15 : 821.34 = 418.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.15/821.34 = 418.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.15x = 821.34 × 418.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.15x = 343,619.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,619.91/595.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.37

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