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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 872.58 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 872.58 and 216.75 is: 324.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 872.58 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/872.58 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 872.58 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 189,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,131.72/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.97

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