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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.29, 896.16 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.29, 896.16 and 272.44 is: 408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.29 : 896.16 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.29/896.16 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.29x = 896.16 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.29x = 244,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,145.35/597.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.76

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