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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.38, 872.85 and 273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.38, 872.85 and 273.82 is: 410.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.38 : 872.85 = 273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.38/872.85 = 273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.38x = 872.85 × 273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.38x = 239,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,001.60/582.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.39

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