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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.56, 871.18 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.56, 871.18 and 215.61 is: 323.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.56 : 871.18 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.56/871.18 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.56x = 871.18 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.56x = 187,830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,830.76/580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.53

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