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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.84, 871.23 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.84, 871.23 and 210.65 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.84 : 871.23 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.84/871.23 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.84x = 871.23 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.84x = 183,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,521.03/580.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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