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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.45, 895.71 and 272.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.45, 895.71 and 272.73 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.45 : 895.71 = 272.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.45/895.71 = 272.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.45x = 895.71 × 272.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.45x = 244,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,286.99/597.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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