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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 896.32 and 381.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 896.32 and 381.40 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 896.32 = 381.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/896.32 = 381.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 896.32 × 381.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 341,856.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,856.45/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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