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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.93, 871.27 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.93, 871.27 and 272.93 is: 409.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.93 : 871.27 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.93/871.27 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.93x = 871.27 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.93x = 237,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,790.68/580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.33

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