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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 897.22 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 897.22 and 273.44 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 897.22 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/897.22 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 897.22 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 245,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,335.84/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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