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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.14, 896 and 337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.14, 896 and 337.75 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.14 : 896 = 337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.14/896 = 337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.14x = 896 × 337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.14x = 302,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,624/598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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