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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.89, 874.19 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.89, 874.19 and 274.44 is: 411.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.89 : 874.19 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.89/874.19 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.89x = 874.19 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.89x = 239,911.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,911.33/582.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.59

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