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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 897.03 and 337.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 897.03 and 337.86 is: 506.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 897.03 = 337.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/897.03 = 337.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 897.03 × 337.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 303,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,070.56/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.80

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