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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.09, 893.96 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.09, 893.96 and 211.25 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.09 : 893.96 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.09/893.96 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.09x = 893.96 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.09x = 188,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,847.99/596.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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