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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 871.11 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 871.11 and 272.52 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 871.11 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/871.11 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 871.11 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 237,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,394.90/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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