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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 873.53 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 873.53 and 274 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 873.53 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/873.53 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 873.53 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 239,347.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,347.22/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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