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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.76, 872.15 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.76, 872.15 and 273.44 is: 409.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.76 : 872.15 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.76/872.15 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.76x = 872.15 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.76x = 238,481.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,481.51/581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.93

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