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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.96, 872.44 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.96, 872.44 and 273.64 is: 410.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.96 : 872.44 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.96/872.44 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.96x = 872.44 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.96x = 238,734.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,734.48/581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.22

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