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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.63, 872.73 and 289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.63, 872.73 and 289.04 is: 433.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.63 : 872.73 = 289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.63/872.73 = 289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.63x = 872.73 × 289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.63x = 252,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,249.52/581.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.70

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