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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 871.09 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 871.09 and 272.54 is: 408.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 871.09 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/871.09 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 871.09 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 237,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,406.87/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.91

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