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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 871.38 and 215.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 871.38 and 215.49 is: 323.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 871.38 = 215.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/871.38 = 215.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 871.38 × 215.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 187,773.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,773.68/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.20

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