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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.20, 896.66 and 340.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.20, 896.66 and 340.92 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.20 : 896.66 = 340.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.20/896.66 = 340.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.20x = 896.66 × 340.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.20x = 305,689.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,689.33/598.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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