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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.81, 872.09 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.81, 872.09 and 273.47 is: 409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.81 : 872.09 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.81/872.09 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.81x = 872.09 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.81x = 238,489.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,489.08/581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.91

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