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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.07, 895.94 and 392.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.07, 895.94 and 392.01 is: 587.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.07 : 895.94 = 392.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.07/895.94 = 392.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.07x = 895.94 × 392.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.07x = 351,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,218.63/598.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.25

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