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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.08, 893.70 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.08, 893.70 and 378.72 is: 568.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.08 : 893.70 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.08/893.70 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.08x = 893.70 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.08x = 338,462.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,462.06/595.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.77

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