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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 871.11 and 272.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 871.11 and 272.42 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 871.11 = 272.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/871.11 = 272.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 871.11 × 272.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 237,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,310.86/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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