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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.24, 895.08 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.24, 895.08 and 380.24 is: 570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.24 : 895.08 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.24/895.08 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.24x = 895.08 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.24x = 340,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,345.22/596.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.82

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