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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.92, 898.54 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.92, 898.54 and 339.32 is: 508.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.92 : 898.54 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.92/898.54 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.92x = 898.54 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.92x = 304,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,892.59/599.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.22

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