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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 897.72 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 897.72 and 233.44 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 897.72 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/897.72 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 897.72 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 209,563.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,563.76/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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