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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.74, 883.05 and 380.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.74, 883.05 and 380.94 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.74 : 883.05 = 380.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.74/883.05 = 380.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.74x = 883.05 × 380.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.74x = 336,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,389.07/589.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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