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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 893.91 and 379.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 893.91 and 379.95 is: 568.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 893.91 = 379.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/893.91 = 379.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 893.91 × 379.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 339,641.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,641.10/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.88

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