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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.36, 893.12 and 338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.36, 893.12 and 338.88 is: 508.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.36 : 893.12 = 338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.36/893.12 = 338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.36x = 893.12 × 338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.36x = 302,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,660.51/595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.37

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