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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.21, 884.28 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.21, 884.28 and 383.74 is: 575.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.21 : 884.28 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.21/884.28 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.21x = 884.28 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.21x = 339,332.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,332.84/589.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.91

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