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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.74, 896.40 and 232.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.74, 896.40 and 232.34 is: 348.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.74 : 896.40 = 232.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.74/896.40 = 232.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.74x = 896.40 × 232.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.74x = 208,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,265.09/597.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.42

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