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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.38, 891.96 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.38, 891.96 and 389.22 is: 583.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.38 : 891.96 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.38/891.96 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.38x = 891.96 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.38x = 347,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,168.67/595.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.10

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