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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.01 and 273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.01 and 273.17 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.01 = 273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.01 = 273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.01 × 273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 245,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,037.78/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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