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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.07, 871.68 and 215.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.07, 871.68 and 215.87 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.07 : 871.68 = 215.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.07/871.68 = 215.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.07x = 871.68 × 215.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.07x = 188,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,165.20/581.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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