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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.55, 870.21 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.55, 870.21 and 215.10 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.55 : 870.21 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.55/870.21 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.55x = 870.21 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.55x = 187,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,182.17/580.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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