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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.32, 895.67 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.32, 895.67 and 272.41 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.32 : 895.67 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.32/895.67 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.32x = 895.67 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.32x = 243,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,989.46/597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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