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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.20, 892.34 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.20, 892.34 and 335.95 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.20 : 892.34 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.20/892.34 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.20x = 892.34 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.20x = 299,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,777.16/595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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