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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.06, 872.68 and 273.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.06, 872.68 and 273.75 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.06 : 872.68 = 273.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.06/872.68 = 273.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.06x = 872.68 × 273.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.06x = 238,896.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,896.15/582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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