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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 895.86 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 895.86 and 272.52 is: 408.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 895.86 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/895.86 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 895.86 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 244,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,139.77/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.90

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