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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.12 and 217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.12 and 217.32 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.12 = 217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.12 = 217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.12 × 217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 189,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,746.44/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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