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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.02, 869.79 and 271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.02, 869.79 and 271.80 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.02 : 869.79 = 271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.02/869.79 = 271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.02x = 869.79 × 271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.02x = 236,408.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,408.92/580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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