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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.07, 898.07 and 233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.07, 898.07 and 233.77 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.07 : 898.07 = 233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.07/898.07 = 233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.07x = 898.07 × 233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.07x = 209,943.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,943.78/599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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