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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 825.50 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 825.50 and 336.24 is: 464.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 825.50 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/825.50 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 825.50 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 277,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,566.12/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.00

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