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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 895.60 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 895.60 and 272.47 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 895.60 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/895.60 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 895.60 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 244,024.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,024.13/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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