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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.98, 872.48 and 273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.98, 872.48 and 273.68 is: 410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.98 : 872.48 = 273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.98/872.48 = 273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.98x = 872.48 × 273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.98x = 238,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,780.33/581.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.29

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