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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.35, 896.23 and 392.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.35, 896.23 and 392.02 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.35 : 896.23 = 392.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.35/896.23 = 392.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.35x = 896.23 × 392.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.35x = 351,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,340.08/597.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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