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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 893.28 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 893.28 and 210.50 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 893.28 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/893.28 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 893.28 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 188,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,035.44/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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