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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.10, 870.03 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.10, 870.03 and 271.87 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.10 : 870.03 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.10/870.03 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.10x = 870.03 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.10x = 236,535.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,535.06/580.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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