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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.29, 892.12 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.29, 892.12 and 335.41 is: 502.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.29 : 892.12 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.29/892.12 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.29x = 892.12 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.29x = 299,224.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,224.29/595.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.66

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