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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 895.83 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 895.83 and 272.50 is: 408.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 895.83 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/895.83 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 895.83 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 244,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,110.41/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.59

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