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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 897.03 and 382.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 897.03 and 382.02 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 897.03 = 382.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/897.03 = 382.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 897.03 × 382.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 342,683.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,683.40/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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