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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.17, 895.77 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.17, 895.77 and 272.51 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.17 : 895.77 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.17/895.77 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.17x = 895.77 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.17x = 244,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,106.28/597.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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