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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.61, 872.96 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.61, 872.96 and 273.68 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.61 : 872.96 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.61/872.96 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.61x = 872.96 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.61x = 238,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,905.96/581.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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