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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 897.19 and 273.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 897.19 and 273.53 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 897.19 = 273.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/897.19 = 273.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 897.19 × 273.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 245,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,408.38/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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