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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.88, 897.12 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.88, 897.12 and 273.32 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.88 : 897.12 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.88/897.12 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.88x = 897.12 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.88x = 245,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,199.47/597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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