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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.71, 871.52 and 215.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.71, 871.52 and 215.61 is: 323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.71 : 871.52 = 215.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.71/871.52 = 215.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.71x = 871.52 × 215.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.71x = 187,902.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,902.99/580.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.58

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