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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.26, 869.83 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.26, 869.83 and 271.95 is: 407.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.26 : 869.83 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.26/869.83 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.26x = 869.83 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.26x = 236,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,550.27/580.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.66

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