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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.09, 871.41 and 215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.09, 871.41 and 215.68 is: 323.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.09 : 871.41 = 215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.09/871.41 = 215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.09x = 871.41 × 215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.09x = 187,944.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,944.76/581.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.43

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