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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.70, 872.52 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.70, 872.52 and 273.62 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.70 : 872.52 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.70/872.52 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.70x = 872.52 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.70x = 238,738.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,738.92/581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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