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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.47, 872.44 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.47, 872.44 and 273.86 is: 410.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.47 : 872.44 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.47/872.44 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.47x = 872.44 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.47x = 238,921.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,921.37/582.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.19

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