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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 896.96 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 896.96 and 381.12 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 896.96 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/896.96 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 896.96 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 341,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,849.40/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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