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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.78, 897.16 and 273.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.78, 897.16 and 273.77 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.78 : 897.16 = 273.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.78/897.16 = 273.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.78x = 897.16 × 273.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.78x = 245,615.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,615.49/598.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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