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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.71, 892.94 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.71, 892.94 and 335.39 is: 502.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.71 : 892.94 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.71/892.94 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.71x = 892.94 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.71x = 299,477.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,477.00/595.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.72

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