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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.29, 891.69 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.29, 891.69 and 377.79 is: 565.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.29 : 891.69 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.29/891.69 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.29x = 891.69 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.29x = 336,871.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,871.57/595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.89

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