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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 821.88 and 371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 821.88 and 371.30 is: 512.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 821.88 = 371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/821.88 = 371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 821.88 × 371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 305,159.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,159.93/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.64

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