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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.99, 870.90 and 273.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.99, 870.90 and 273.01 is: 409.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.99 : 870.90 = 273.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.99/870.90 = 273.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.99x = 870.90 × 273.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.99x = 237,764.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,764.41/580.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.24

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