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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.99, 825.24 and 336.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.99, 825.24 and 336.01 is: 463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.99 : 825.24 = 336.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.99/825.24 = 336.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.99x = 825.24 × 336.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.99x = 277,288.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,288.89/597.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.70

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