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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.49, 872.10 and 273.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.49, 872.10 and 273.05 is: 409.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.49 : 872.10 = 273.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.49/872.10 = 273.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.49x = 872.10 × 273.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.49x = 238,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,126.91/581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.51

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