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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.39, 825.75 and 336.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.39, 825.75 and 336.40 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.39 : 825.75 = 336.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.39/825.75 = 336.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.39x = 825.75 × 336.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.39x = 277,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,782.30/598.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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