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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 895.80 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 895.80 and 272.60 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 895.80 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/895.80 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 895.80 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 244,195.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,195.08/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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