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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.84, 893.52 and 379.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.84, 893.52 and 379.12 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.84 : 893.52 = 379.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.84/893.52 = 379.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.84x = 893.52 × 379.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.84x = 338,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,751.30/595.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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