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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.61, 821.67 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.61, 821.67 and 385.86 is: 532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.61 : 821.67 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.61/821.67 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.61x = 821.67 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.61x = 317,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,049.04/595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.31

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