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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.86, 889.08 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.86, 889.08 and 397.74 is: 596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.86 : 889.08 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.86/889.08 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.86x = 889.08 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.86x = 353,622.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,622.68/592.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.47

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