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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 820.51 and 395.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 820.51 and 395.84 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 820.51 = 395.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/820.51 = 395.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 820.51 × 395.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 324,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,791.74/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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