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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.34, 895.29 and 271.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.34, 895.29 and 271.99 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.34 : 895.29 = 271.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.34/895.29 = 271.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.34x = 895.29 × 271.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.34x = 243,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,509.93/597.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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