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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.07, 895.82 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.07, 895.82 and 267.98 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.07 : 895.82 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.07/895.82 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.07x = 895.82 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.07x = 240,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,061.84/597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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