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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.60, 896.61 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.60, 896.61 and 232.65 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.60 : 896.61 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.60/896.61 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.60x = 896.61 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.60x = 208,596.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,596.32/597.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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