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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.99, 872.72 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.99, 872.72 and 273.93 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.99 : 872.72 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.99/872.72 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.99x = 872.72 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.99x = 239,064.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,064.19/581.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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