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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 872.29 and 273.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 872.29 and 273.38 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 872.29 = 273.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/872.29 = 273.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 872.29 × 273.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 238,463.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,463.39/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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