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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.64, 891.84 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.64, 891.84 and 389.72 is: 583.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.64 : 891.84 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.64/891.84 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.64x = 891.84 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.64x = 347,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,567.88/595.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.52

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