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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 891.81 and 389.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 891.81 and 389.34 is: 583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 891.81 = 389.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/891.81 = 389.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 891.81 × 389.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 347,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,217.31/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.48

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