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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.78, 871.16 and 210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.78, 871.16 and 210.60 is: 315.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.78 : 871.16 = 210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.78/871.16 = 210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.78x = 871.16 × 210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.78x = 183,466.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,466.30/580.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.90

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