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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.30, 821.68 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.30, 821.68 and 386.24 is: 532.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.30 : 821.68 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.30/821.68 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.30x = 821.68 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.30x = 317,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,360.61/596.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.22

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