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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 896.32 and 382.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 896.32 and 382.12 is: 573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 896.32 = 382.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/896.32 = 382.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 896.32 × 382.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 342,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,501.80/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.17

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