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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.69, 896.36 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.69, 896.36 and 272.97 is: 409.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.69 : 896.36 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.69/896.36 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.69x = 896.36 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.69x = 244,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,678.02/597.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.37

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