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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.50, 896.49 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.50, 896.49 and 232.53 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.50 : 896.49 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.50/896.49 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.50x = 896.49 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.50x = 208,460.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,460.82/597.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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