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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 896.27 and 268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 896.27 and 268.73 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 896.27 = 268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/896.27 = 268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 896.27 × 268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 240,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,854.64/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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