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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 870.47 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 870.47 and 272.66 is: 408.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 870.47 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/870.47 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 870.47 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 237,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,336.63/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.82

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