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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 895.27 and 267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 895.27 and 267.97 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 895.27 = 267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/895.27 = 267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 895.27 × 267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 239,905.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,905.50/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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