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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 870.94 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 870.94 and 272.64 is: 408.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 870.94 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/870.94 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 870.94 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 237,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,453.08/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.74

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