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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.98, 822.35 and 375.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.98, 822.35 and 375.23 is: 517.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.98 : 822.35 = 375.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.98/822.35 = 375.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.98x = 822.35 × 375.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.98x = 308,573.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,573.38/595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.76

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