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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.34, 892.82 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.34, 892.82 and 210.50 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.34 : 892.82 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.34/892.82 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.34x = 892.82 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.34x = 187,938.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,938.61/595.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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