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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.89, 893.03 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.89, 893.03 and 379.08 is: 568.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.89 : 893.03 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.89/893.03 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.89x = 893.03 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.89x = 338,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,527.92/595.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.10

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