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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.75, 893.64 and 211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.75, 893.64 and 211 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.75 : 893.64 = 211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.75/893.64 = 211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.75x = 893.64 × 211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.75x = 188,558.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,558.04/595.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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