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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.53, 870.64 and 210.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.53, 870.64 and 210.29 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.53 : 870.64 = 210.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.53/870.64 = 210.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.53x = 870.64 × 210.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.53x = 183,082.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,082.01/580.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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