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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.08, 869.70 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.08, 869.70 and 271.76 is: 407.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.08 : 869.70 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.08/869.70 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.08x = 869.70 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.08x = 236,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,349.67/580.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.45

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