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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.38, 895.97 and 272.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.38, 895.97 and 272.67 is: 408.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.38 : 895.97 = 272.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.38/895.97 = 272.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.38x = 895.97 × 272.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.38x = 244,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,302.78/597.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.96

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