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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.51, 870.74 and 215.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.51, 870.74 and 215.13 is: 322.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.51 : 870.74 = 215.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.51/870.74 = 215.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.51x = 870.74 × 215.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.51x = 187,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,321.22/580.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.69

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