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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 897.72 and 382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 897.72 and 382.60 is: 573.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 897.72 = 382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/897.72 = 382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 897.72 × 382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 343,467.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,467.67/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.44

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