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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.74, 871.06 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.74, 871.06 and 272.66 is: 408.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.74 : 871.06 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.74/871.06 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.74x = 871.06 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.74x = 237,501.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,501.04/580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.97

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