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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 870.72 and 215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 870.72 and 215.27 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 870.72 = 215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/870.72 = 215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 870.72 × 215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 187,442.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,442.07/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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