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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 895.41 and 380.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 895.41 and 380.95 is: 570.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 895.41 = 380.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/895.41 = 380.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 895.41 × 380.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 341,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,106.44/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.38

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