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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.93, 821.62 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.93, 821.62 and 385.75 is: 531.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.93 : 821.62 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.93/821.62 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.93x = 821.62 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.93x = 316,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,939.92/595.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.84

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