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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 871.24 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 871.24 and 272.82 is: 409.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 871.24 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/871.24 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 871.24 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 237,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,691.70/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.23

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