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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.38, 825.78 and 336.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.38, 825.78 and 336.39 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.38 : 825.78 = 336.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.38/825.78 = 336.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.38x = 825.78 × 336.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.38x = 277,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,784.13/598.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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