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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.39, 895.35 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.39, 895.35 and 381.03 is: 571.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.39 : 895.35 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.39/895.35 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.39x = 895.35 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.39x = 341,155.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,155.21/597.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.08

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