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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 896.96 and 341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 896.96 and 341.44 is: 512.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 896.96 = 341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/896.96 = 341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 896.96 × 341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 306,258.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,258.02/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.07

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