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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.74, 896.94 and 268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.74, 896.94 and 268.56 is: 402.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.74 : 896.94 = 268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.74/896.94 = 268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.74x = 896.94 × 268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.74x = 240,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,882.21/597.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.99

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