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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 895.95 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 895.95 and 272.58 is: 408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 895.95 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/895.95 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 895.95 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 244,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,218.05/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.99

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