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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 872.43 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 872.43 and 273.29 is: 409.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 872.43 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/872.43 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 872.43 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 238,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,421.01/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.58

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