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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 870.82 and 272.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 870.82 and 272.37 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 870.82 = 272.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/870.82 = 272.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 870.82 × 272.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 237,185.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,185.24/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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