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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 896.52 and 232.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 896.52 and 232.40 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 896.52 = 232.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/896.52 = 232.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 896.52 × 232.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 208,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,351.25/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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