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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.27, 870.40 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.27, 870.40 and 215.05 is: 322.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.27 : 870.40 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.27/870.40 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.27x = 870.40 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.27x = 187,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,179.26/580.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.57

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