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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598, 897.80 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598, 897.80 and 378.72 is: 568.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598 : 897.80 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598/897.80 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598x = 897.80 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598x = 340,014.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,014.82/598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.59

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