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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 896.67 and 232.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 896.67 and 232.81 is: 349.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 896.67 = 232.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/896.67 = 232.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 896.67 × 232.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 208,751.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,751.50/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.13

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