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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.33, 870.75 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.33, 870.75 and 272.27 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.33 : 870.75 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.33/870.75 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.33x = 870.75 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.33x = 237,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,079.10/580.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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