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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.49, 869.58 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.49, 869.58 and 271.92 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.49 : 869.58 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.49/869.58 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.49x = 869.58 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.49x = 236,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,456.19/580.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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