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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.40, 895.41 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.40, 895.41 and 272.80 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.40 : 895.41 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.40/895.41 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.40x = 895.41 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.40x = 244,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,267.85/597.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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