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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.23, 894.34 and 339.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.23, 894.34 and 339.19 is: 508.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.23 : 894.34 = 339.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.23/894.34 = 339.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.23x = 894.34 × 339.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.23x = 303,349.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,349.37/596.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.78

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