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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.08, 895.10 and 388.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.08, 895.10 and 388.91 is: 583.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.08 : 895.10 = 388.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.08/895.10 = 388.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.08x = 895.10 × 388.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.08x = 348,106.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,106.92/597.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.02

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