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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.72, 893.82 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.72, 893.82 and 211.24 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.72 : 893.82 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.72/893.82 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.72x = 893.82 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.72x = 188,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,810.54/595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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