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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.84, 872.42 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.84, 872.42 and 273.28 is: 409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.84 : 872.42 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.84/872.42 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.84x = 872.42 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.84x = 238,414.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,414.94/581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.76

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