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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.14, 894.50 and 336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.14, 894.50 and 336.75 is: 504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.14 : 894.50 = 336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.14/894.50 = 336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.14x = 894.50 × 336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.14x = 301,223.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,223.72/597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.45

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