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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.52, 821.40 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.52, 821.40 and 385.64 is: 531.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.52 : 821.40 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.52/821.40 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.52x = 821.40 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.52x = 316,764.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,764.70/595.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.91

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