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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.93, 872.61 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.93, 872.61 and 211.73 is: 317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.93 : 872.61 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.93/872.61 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.93x = 872.61 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.93x = 184,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,753.35/581.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.48

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