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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 897.18 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 897.18 and 273.54 is: 410.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 897.18 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/897.18 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 897.18 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 245,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,414.62/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.15

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