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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.36, 825.71 and 336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.36, 825.71 and 336.37 is: 464.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.36 : 825.71 = 336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.36/825.71 = 336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.36x = 825.71 × 336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.36x = 277,738.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,738.26/598.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.17

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