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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.52, 870.18 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.52, 870.18 and 215.10 is: 322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.52 : 870.18 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.52/870.18 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.52x = 870.18 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.52x = 187,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,175.72/580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.43

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