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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.24, 825.55 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.24, 825.55 and 336.25 is: 464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.24 : 825.55 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.24/825.55 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.24x = 825.55 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.24x = 277,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,591.19/598.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.01

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