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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.77, 871.23 and 215.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.77, 871.23 and 215.51 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.77 : 871.23 = 215.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.77/871.23 = 215.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.77x = 871.23 × 215.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.77x = 187,759.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,759.52/580.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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