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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 896.37 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 896.37 and 272.82 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 896.37 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/896.37 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 896.37 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 244,544.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,544.96/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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