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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.34, 871.77 and 215.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.34, 871.77 and 215.94 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.34 : 871.77 = 215.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.34/871.77 = 215.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.34x = 871.77 × 215.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.34x = 188,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,250.01/581.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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