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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 897.84 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 897.84 and 382.32 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 897.84 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/897.84 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 897.84 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 343,262.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,262.19/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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