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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.76, 897.87 and 233.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.76, 897.87 and 233.27 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.76 : 897.87 = 233.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.76/897.87 = 233.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.76x = 897.87 × 233.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.76x = 209,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,446.13/598.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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