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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.16, 894 and 339.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.16, 894 and 339.12 is: 508.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.16 : 894 = 339.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.16/894 = 339.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.16x = 894 × 339.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.16x = 303,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,173.28/596.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.54

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