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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.89, 896.40 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.89, 896.40 and 232.71 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.89 : 896.40 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.89/896.40 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.89x = 896.40 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.89x = 208,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,601.24/597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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