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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.49, 897.53 and 233.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.49, 897.53 and 233.09 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.49 : 897.53 = 233.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.49/897.53 = 233.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.49x = 897.53 × 233.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.49x = 209,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,199.61/598.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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