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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.03, 892.22 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.03, 892.22 and 379.76 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.03 : 892.22 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.03/892.22 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.03x = 892.22 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.03x = 338,823.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,823.11/596.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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