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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.26, 895.68 and 272.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.26, 895.68 and 272.45 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.26 : 895.68 = 272.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.26/895.68 = 272.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.26x = 895.68 × 272.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.26x = 244,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,023.54/597.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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