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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.59, 871 and 215.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.59, 871 and 215.38 is: 323.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.59 : 871 = 215.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.59/871 = 215.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.59x = 871 × 215.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.59x = 187,595.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,595.98/580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.11

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