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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.66, 898.22 and 338.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.66, 898.22 and 338.58 is: 508.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.66 : 898.22 = 338.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.66/898.22 = 338.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.66x = 898.22 × 338.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.66x = 304,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,120.17/598.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.00

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