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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.85, 873.93 and 274.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.85, 873.93 and 274.78 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.85 : 873.93 = 274.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.85/873.93 = 274.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.85x = 873.93 × 274.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.85x = 240,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,138.49/582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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