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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 896.80 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 896.80 and 272.80 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 896.80 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/896.80 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 896.80 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 244,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,647.04/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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