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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 872.94 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 872.94 and 274.08 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 872.94 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/872.94 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 872.94 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 239,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,255.40/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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