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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.13, 871.83 and 215.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.13, 871.83 and 215.91 is: 323.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.13 : 871.83 = 215.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.13/871.83 = 215.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.13x = 871.83 × 215.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.13x = 188,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,236.82/581.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.92

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