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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 822.24 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 822.24 and 375 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 822.24 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/822.24 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 822.24 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 308,340
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,340/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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