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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.10, 870.48 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.10, 870.48 and 272.52 is: 408.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.10 : 870.48 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.10/870.48 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.10x = 870.48 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.10x = 237,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,223.21/581.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.23

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