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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.87, 896.52 and 273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.87, 896.52 and 273.03 is: 409.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.87 : 896.52 = 273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.87/896.52 = 273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.87x = 896.52 × 273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.87x = 244,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,776.86/597.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.41

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