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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.18, 896.18 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.18, 896.18 and 268.22 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.18 : 896.18 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.18/896.18 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.18x = 896.18 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.18x = 240,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,367.58/597.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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