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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.24, 896.01 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.24, 896.01 and 207.27 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.24 : 896.01 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.24/896.01 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.24x = 896.01 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.24x = 185,715.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,715.99/597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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