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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.68, 871.10 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.68, 871.10 and 215.97 is: 323.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.68 : 871.10 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.68/871.10 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.68x = 871.10 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.68x = 188,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,131.47/580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.98

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