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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.91, 871.56 and 215.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.91, 871.56 and 215.73 is: 323.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.91 : 871.56 = 215.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.91/871.56 = 215.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.91x = 871.56 × 215.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.91x = 188,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,021.64/580.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.67

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