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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.03, 895.79 and 336.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.03, 895.79 and 336.71 is: 505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.03 : 895.79 = 336.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.03/895.79 = 336.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.03x = 895.79 × 336.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.03x = 301,621.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,621.45/597.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.20

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