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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.97, 871.25 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.97, 871.25 and 215.66 is: 323.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.97 : 871.25 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.97/871.25 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.97x = 871.25 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.97x = 187,893.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,893.78/580.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.41

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