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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.58, 873.72 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.58, 873.72 and 274.28 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.58 : 873.72 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.58/873.72 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.58x = 873.72 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.58x = 239,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,639.55/582.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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