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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.73, 872.61 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.73, 872.61 and 273.87 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.73 : 872.61 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.73/872.61 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.73x = 872.61 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.73x = 238,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,981.70/581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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