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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.30, 821.19 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.30, 821.19 and 385.18 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.30 : 821.19 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.30/821.19 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.30x = 821.19 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.30x = 316,305.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,305.50/595.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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