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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.11, 870.71 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.11, 870.71 and 272.18 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.11 : 870.71 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.11/870.71 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.11x = 870.71 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.11x = 236,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,984.13/580.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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