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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 897.06 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 897.06 and 232.56 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 897.06 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/897.06 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 897.06 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 208,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,621.15/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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