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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.05, 870.96 and 215.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.05, 870.96 and 215.60 is: 323.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.05 : 870.96 = 215.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.05/870.96 = 215.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.05x = 870.96 × 215.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.05x = 187,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,778.98/581.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.17

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