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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.54, 870.38 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.54, 870.38 and 215.32 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.54 : 870.38 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.54/870.38 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.54x = 870.38 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.54x = 187,410.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,410.22/580.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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