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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.68, 884.25 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.68, 884.25 and 381.11 is: 571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.68 : 884.25 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.68/884.25 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.68x = 884.25 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.68x = 336,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,992.10/589.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.48

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