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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.62, 883.18 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.62, 883.18 and 383.58 is: 574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.62 : 883.18 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.62/883.18 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.62x = 883.18 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.62x = 338,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,770.18/589.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.56

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