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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.23, 869.72 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.23, 869.72 and 272.30 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.23 : 869.72 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.23/869.72 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.23x = 869.72 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.23x = 236,819.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,819.05/580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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