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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.44, 821.25 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.44, 821.25 and 385.47 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.44 : 821.25 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.44/821.25 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.44x = 821.25 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.44x = 316,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,567.24/595.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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