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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.12, 896.12 and 272.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.12, 896.12 and 272.71 is: 409.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.12 : 896.12 = 272.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.12/896.12 = 272.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.12x = 896.12 × 272.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.12x = 244,380.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,380.89/597.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.27

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