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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.73, 898.25 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.73, 898.25 and 233.63 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.73 : 898.25 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.73/898.25 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.73x = 898.25 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.73x = 209,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,858.15/598.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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