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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.15, 870.18 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.15, 870.18 and 271.93 is: 407.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.15 : 870.18 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.15/870.18 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.15x = 870.18 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.15x = 236,623.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,623.70/580.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.87

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