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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.69, 871.28 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.69, 871.28 and 272.51 is: 408.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.69 : 871.28 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.69/871.28 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.69x = 871.28 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.69x = 237,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,436.75/580.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.89

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