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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.89, 898.50 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.89, 898.50 and 233.79 is: 350.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.89 : 898.50 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.89/898.50 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.89x = 898.50 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.89x = 210,060.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,060.32/598.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.75

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