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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.23, 895.49 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.23, 895.49 and 272.42 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.23 : 895.49 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.23/895.49 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.23x = 895.49 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.23x = 243,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,949.39/597.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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