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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.03, 898.68 and 339.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.03, 898.68 and 339.16 is: 508.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.03 : 898.68 = 339.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.03/898.68 = 339.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.03x = 898.68 × 339.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.03x = 304,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,791.77/599.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.81

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