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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.77, 896.14 and 232.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.77, 896.14 and 232.82 is: 349.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.77 : 896.14 = 232.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.77/896.14 = 232.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.77x = 896.14 × 232.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.77x = 208,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,639.31/597.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.03

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