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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.73, 871.40 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.73, 871.40 and 215.52 is: 323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.73 : 871.40 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.73/871.40 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.73x = 871.40 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.73x = 187,804.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,804.13/580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.39

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