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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.16, 825.56 and 336.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.16, 825.56 and 336.20 is: 464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.16 : 825.56 = 336.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.16/825.56 = 336.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.16x = 825.56 × 336.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.16x = 277,553.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,553.27/598.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.01

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