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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.75, 896.75 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.75, 896.75 and 232.54 is: 348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.75 : 896.75 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.75/896.75 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.75x = 896.75 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.75x = 208,528.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,528.58/597.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.86

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