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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 897.55 and 233.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 897.55 and 233.00 is: 349.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 897.55 = 233.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/897.55 = 233.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 897.55 × 233.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 209,130.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,130.81/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.34

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