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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.70, 892.74 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.70, 892.74 and 378.89 is: 567.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.70 : 892.74 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.70/892.74 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.70x = 892.74 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.70x = 338,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,252.49/595.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.82

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