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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 896.24 and 272.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 896.24 and 272.92 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 896.24 = 272.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/896.24 = 272.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 896.24 × 272.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 244,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,601.82/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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