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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.41, 895.13 and 232.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.41, 895.13 and 232.01 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.41 : 895.13 = 232.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.41/895.13 = 232.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.41x = 895.13 × 232.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.41x = 207,673.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,673.48/597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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