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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.56, 896.40 and 273.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.56, 896.40 and 273.08 is: 409.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.56 : 896.40 = 273.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.56/896.40 = 273.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.56x = 896.40 × 273.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.56x = 244,788.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,788.91/597.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.65

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