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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.94, 871.04 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.94, 871.04 and 268.46 is: 402.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.94 : 871.04 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.94/871.04 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.94x = 871.04 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.94x = 233,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,842.37/580.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.52

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