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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.20, 870.31 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.20, 870.31 and 272.19 is: 408.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.20 : 870.31 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.20/870.31 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.20x = 870.31 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.20x = 236,893.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,893.28/580.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.30

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