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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.96, 872.57 and 216.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.96, 872.57 and 216.44 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.96 : 872.57 = 216.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.96/872.57 = 216.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.96x = 872.57 × 216.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.96x = 188,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,860.69/581.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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