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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.28, 892.59 and 380.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.28, 892.59 and 380.01 is: 568.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.28 : 892.59 = 380.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.28/892.59 = 380.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.28x = 892.59 × 380.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.28x = 339,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,193.13/596.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.85

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