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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 896.75 and 232.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 896.75 and 232.63 is: 349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 896.75 = 232.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/896.75 = 232.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 896.75 × 232.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 208,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,610.95/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.01

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