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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.28, 891.09 and 379.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.28, 891.09 and 379.01 is: 567.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.28 : 891.09 = 379.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.28/891.09 = 379.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.28x = 891.09 × 379.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.28x = 337,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,727.57/595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.35

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