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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.29, 872.70 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.29, 872.70 and 273.47 is: 409.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.29 : 872.70 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.29/872.70 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.29x = 872.70 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.29x = 238,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,657.27/582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.86

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