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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.65, 872.43 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.65, 872.43 and 273.43 is: 410.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.65 : 872.43 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.65/872.43 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.65x = 872.43 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.65x = 238,548.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,548.53/581.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.12

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