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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.93, 872.49 and 216.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.93, 872.49 and 216.62 is: 324.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.93 : 872.49 = 216.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.93/872.49 = 216.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.93x = 872.49 × 216.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.93x = 188,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,998.78/581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.78

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