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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.42, 872.26 and 273.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.42, 872.26 and 273.27 is: 409.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.42 : 872.26 = 273.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.42/872.26 = 273.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.42x = 872.26 × 273.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.42x = 238,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,363.30/581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.97

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