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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.68, 892.88 and 339.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.68, 892.88 and 339.36 is: 508.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.68 : 892.88 = 339.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.68/892.88 = 339.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.68x = 892.88 × 339.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.68x = 303,007.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,007.76/595.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.68

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