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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 894.48 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 894.48 and 272.04 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 894.48 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/894.48 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 894.48 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 243,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,334.34/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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