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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.31, 821.96 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.31, 821.96 and 385.61 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.31 : 821.96 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.31/821.96 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.31x = 821.96 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.31x = 316,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,956.00/595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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