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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.50, 870.72 and 215.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.50, 870.72 and 215.01 is: 322.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.50 : 870.72 = 215.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.50/870.72 = 215.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.50x = 870.72 × 215.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.50x = 187,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,213.51/580.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.50

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