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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.98, 871.55 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.98, 871.55 and 210.82 is: 316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.98 : 871.55 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.98/871.55 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.98x = 871.55 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.98x = 183,740.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,740.55/580.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.26

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