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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.74, 898.05 and 233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.74, 898.05 and 233.52 is: 350.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.74 : 898.05 = 233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.74/898.05 = 233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.74x = 898.05 × 233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.74x = 209,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,712.64/598.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.26

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