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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.38, 891.54 and 331.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.38, 891.54 and 331.23 is: 495.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.38 : 891.54 = 331.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.38/891.54 = 331.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.38x = 891.54 × 331.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.38x = 295,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,306.90/595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.99

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