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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.58, 870.72 and 215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.58, 870.72 and 215.32 is: 322.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.58 : 870.72 = 215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.58/870.72 = 215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.58x = 870.72 × 215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.58x = 187,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,483.43/580.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.92

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