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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.92, 896.88 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.92, 896.88 and 273.26 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.92 : 896.88 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.92/896.88 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.92x = 896.88 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.92x = 245,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,081.43/597.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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