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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 872.72 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 872.72 and 274.16 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 872.72 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/872.72 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 872.72 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 239,259.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,259.18/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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