Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.92, 894 and 336
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 595.92, 894 and 336 is: 504.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
595.92 : 894 = 336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
595.92/894 = 336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
595.92x = 894 × 336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
595.92x = 300,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,384/595.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504.07
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