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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 895.63 and 268.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 895.63 and 268.07 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 895.63 = 268.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/895.63 = 268.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 895.63 × 268.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 240,091.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,091.53/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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