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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.29, 897.13 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.29, 897.13 and 273.38 is: 409.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.29 : 897.13 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.29/897.13 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.29x = 897.13 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.29x = 245,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,251.72/598.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.92

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