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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.62, 872.51 and 216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.62, 872.51 and 216.32 is: 324.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.62 : 872.51 = 216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.62/872.51 = 216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.62x = 872.51 × 216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.62x = 188,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,741.36/581.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.51

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