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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.30, 895.96 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.30, 895.96 and 272.58 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.30 : 895.96 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.30/895.96 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.30x = 895.96 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.30x = 244,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,220.78/597.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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