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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.63, 894.93 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.63, 894.93 and 381.58 is: 572.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.63 : 894.93 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.63/894.93 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.63x = 894.93 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.63x = 341,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,487.39/596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.36

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