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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 821.62 and 385.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.92, 821.62 and 385.74 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.92 : 821.62 = 385.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.92/821.62 = 385.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.92x = 821.62 × 385.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.92x = 316,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,931.70/595.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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