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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.40, 896.14 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.40, 896.14 and 381.40 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.40 : 896.14 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.40/896.14 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.40x = 896.14 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.40x = 341,787.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,787.80/597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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