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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.91, 821.58 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.91, 821.58 and 385.71 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.91 : 821.58 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.91/821.58 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.91x = 821.58 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.91x = 316,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,891.62/595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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