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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.99, 873 and 216.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.99, 873 and 216.77 is: 325.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.99 : 873 = 216.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.99/873 = 216.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.99x = 873 × 216.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.99x = 189,235.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,235.85/581.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.16

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