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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 893.71 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 893.71 and 380.76 is: 569.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 893.71 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/893.71 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 893.71 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 340,289.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,289.02/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.97

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