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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.78, 893.58 and 380.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.78, 893.58 and 380.86 is: 571.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.78 : 893.58 = 380.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.78/893.58 = 380.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.78x = 893.58 × 380.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.78x = 340,328.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,328.88/595.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.23

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