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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.64, 897.84 and 382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.64, 897.84 and 382.56 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.64 : 897.84 = 382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.64/897.84 = 382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.64x = 897.84 × 382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.64x = 343,477.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,477.67/599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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