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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.35, 873.14 and 274.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.35, 873.14 and 274.05 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.35 : 873.14 = 274.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.35/873.14 = 274.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.35x = 873.14 × 274.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.35x = 239,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,282.65/582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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