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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.10, 895.72 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.10, 895.72 and 272.42 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.10 : 895.72 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.10/895.72 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.10x = 895.72 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.10x = 244,012.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,012.04/597.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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