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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589, 883.18 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589, 883.18 and 383.64 is: 575.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589 : 883.18 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589/883.18 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589x = 883.18 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589x = 338,823.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,823.18/589
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.25

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