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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.67, 870.39 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.67, 870.39 and 272.27 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.67 : 870.39 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.67/870.39 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.67x = 870.39 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.67x = 236,981.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,981.09/580.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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