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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 895.20 and 380.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 895.20 and 380.65 is: 570.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 895.20 = 380.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/895.20 = 380.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 895.20 × 380.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 340,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,755.98/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.27

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