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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.48, 893.70 and 378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.48, 893.70 and 378.52 is: 568.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.48 : 893.70 = 378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.48/893.70 = 378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.48x = 893.70 × 378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.48x = 338,283.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,283.32/595.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.09

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