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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.95, 871.18 and 272.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.95, 871.18 and 272.26 is: 408.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.95 : 871.18 = 272.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.95/871.18 = 272.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.95x = 871.18 × 272.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.95x = 237,188.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,188.64/580.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.28

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