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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 825.77 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 825.77 and 336.38 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 825.77 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/825.77 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 825.77 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 277,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,769.22/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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