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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.73, 896.34 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.73, 896.34 and 268.66 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.73 : 896.34 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.73/896.34 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.73x = 896.34 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.73x = 240,810.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,810.70/597.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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