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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.52, 878.48 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.52, 878.48 and 215.44 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.52 : 878.48 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.52/878.48 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.52x = 878.48 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.52x = 189,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,259.73/585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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