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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.16, 869.33 and 271.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.16, 869.33 and 271.96 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.16 : 869.33 = 271.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.16/869.33 = 271.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.16x = 869.33 × 271.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.16x = 236,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,421.49/580.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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