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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.09, 896.01 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.09, 896.01 and 272.49 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.09 : 896.01 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.09/896.01 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.09x = 896.01 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.09x = 244,153.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,153.76/597.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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