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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.25, 870.01 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.25, 870.01 and 272.19 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.25 : 870.01 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.25/870.01 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.25x = 870.01 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.25x = 236,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,808.02/580.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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