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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 895.47 and 378.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 895.47 and 378.33 is: 567.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 895.47 = 378.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/895.47 = 378.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 895.47 × 378.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 338,783.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,783.17/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.45

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