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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.57, 821.69 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.57, 821.69 and 385.90 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.57 : 821.69 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.57/821.69 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.57x = 821.69 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.57x = 317,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,090.72/595.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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