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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.41, 896.34 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.41, 896.34 and 272.93 is: 409.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.41 : 896.34 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.41/896.34 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.41x = 896.34 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.41x = 244,633.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,633.59/597.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.49

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