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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387, 580.50 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387, 580.50 and 273.72 is: 410.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387 : 580.50 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387/580.50 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387x = 580.50 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387x = 158,894.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,894.46/387
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.58

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