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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.53, 896.53 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.53, 896.53 and 232.43 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.53 : 896.53 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.53/896.53 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.53x = 896.53 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.53x = 208,375.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,375.40/597.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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