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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 579.33, 869.25 and 271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 579.33, 869.25 and 271.27 is: 407.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    579.33 : 869.25 = 271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    579.33/869.25 = 271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    579.33x = 869.25 × 271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    579.33x = 235,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,801.45/579.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.02

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