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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.86, 870.86 and 272.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.86, 870.86 and 272.54 is: 408.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.86 : 870.86 = 272.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.86/870.86 = 272.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.86x = 870.86 × 272.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.86x = 237,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,344.18/580.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.61

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