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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.14, 872.24 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.14, 872.24 and 273.18 is: 410.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.14 : 872.24 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.14/872.24 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.14x = 872.24 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.14x = 238,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,278.52/581.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.02

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