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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.67, 883.22 and 383.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.67, 883.22 and 383.62 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.67 : 883.22 = 383.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.67/883.22 = 383.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.67x = 883.22 × 383.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.67x = 338,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,820.86/589.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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