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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 822.06 and 389.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 822.06 and 389.56 is: 537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 822.06 = 389.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/822.06 = 389.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 822.06 × 389.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 320,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,241.69/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.64

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