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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 871.53 and 215.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 871.53 and 215.70 is: 323.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 871.53 = 215.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/871.53 = 215.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 871.53 × 215.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 187,984.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,984.66/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.65

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