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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.17, 821.76 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.17, 821.76 and 385.47 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.17 : 821.76 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.17/821.76 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.17x = 821.76 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.17x = 316,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,759.72/595.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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