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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.68, 889.02 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.68, 889.02 and 336.36 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.68 : 889.02 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.68/889.02 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.68x = 889.02 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.68x = 299,030.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,030.77/592.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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