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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.36, 894.88 and 336.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.36, 894.88 and 336.57 is: 504.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.36 : 894.88 = 336.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.36/894.88 = 336.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.36x = 894.88 × 336.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.36x = 301,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,189.76/597.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.20

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