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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.41, 872.71 and 274.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.41, 872.71 and 274.21 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.41 : 872.71 = 274.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.41/872.71 = 274.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.41x = 872.71 × 274.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.41x = 239,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,302.94/582.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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