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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.83, 871.59 and 215.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.83, 871.59 and 215.88 is: 323.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.83 : 871.59 = 215.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.83/871.59 = 215.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.83x = 871.59 × 215.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.83x = 188,158.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,158.85/580.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.95

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