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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.65, 871.08 and 215.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.65, 871.08 and 215.43 is: 323.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.65 : 871.08 = 215.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.65/871.08 = 215.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.65x = 871.08 × 215.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.65x = 187,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,656.76/580.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.18

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