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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.91, 822.65 and 386.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.91, 822.65 and 386.39 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.91 : 822.65 = 386.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.91/822.65 = 386.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.91x = 822.65 × 386.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.91x = 317,863.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,863.73/595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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