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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596, 893.56 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596, 893.56 and 401.04 is: 601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596 : 893.56 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596/893.56 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596x = 893.56 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596x = 358,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,353.30/596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.26

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