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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.71, 896.40 and 232.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.71, 896.40 and 232.29 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.71 : 896.40 = 232.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.71/896.40 = 232.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.71x = 896.40 × 232.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.71x = 208,224.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,224.76/597.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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