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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.20, 895.39 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.20, 895.39 and 377.96 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.20 : 895.39 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.20/895.39 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.20x = 895.39 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.20x = 338,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,416.18/597.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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