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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.74, 871.27 and 215.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.74, 871.27 and 215.54 is: 323.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.74 : 871.27 = 215.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.74/871.27 = 215.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.74x = 871.27 × 215.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.74x = 187,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,788.64/580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.36

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