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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.98, 822.27 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.98, 822.27 and 386.16 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.98 : 822.27 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.98/822.27 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.98x = 822.27 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.98x = 317,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,527.78/595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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