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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.94, 872.97 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.94, 872.97 and 216.63 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.94 : 872.97 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.94/872.97 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.94x = 872.97 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.94x = 189,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,111.49/581.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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