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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.26, 821.88 and 385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.26, 821.88 and 385.54 is: 532.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.26 : 821.88 = 385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.26/821.88 = 385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.26x = 821.88 × 385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.26x = 316,867.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,867.62/595.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.32

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