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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.91, 893.99 and 211.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.91, 893.99 and 211.43 is: 317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.91 : 893.99 = 211.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.91/893.99 = 211.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.91x = 893.99 × 211.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.91x = 189,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,016.31/595.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.19

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