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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.88, 893.12 and 336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.88, 893.12 and 336 is: 503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.88 : 893.12 = 336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.88/893.12 = 336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.88x = 893.12 × 336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.88x = 300,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,086.64/595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.61

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