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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.65, 889.25 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.65, 889.25 and 397.71 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.65 : 889.25 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.65/889.25 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.65x = 889.25 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.65x = 353,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,661.63/592.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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