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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 896.22 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 896.22 and 378.83 is: 568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 896.22 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/896.22 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 896.22 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 339,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,515.02/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.20

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