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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 872.65 and 273.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 872.65 and 273.74 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 872.65 = 273.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/872.65 = 273.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 872.65 × 273.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 238,877.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,877.84/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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