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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 897.20 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 897.20 and 382.16 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 897.20 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/897.20 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 897.20 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 342,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,873.95/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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