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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.67, 892.59 and 378.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.67, 892.59 and 378.59 is: 567.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.67 : 892.59 = 378.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.67/892.59 = 378.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.67x = 892.59 × 378.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.67x = 337,921.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,921.19/595.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.30

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