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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 870.37 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 870.37 and 215.32 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 870.37 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/870.37 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 870.37 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 187,408.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,408.07/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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