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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 895.95 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 895.95 and 337.80 is: 505.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 895.95 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/895.95 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 895.95 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 302,651.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,651.91/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.92

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