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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 873.02 and 216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 873.02 and 216.82 is: 325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 873.02 = 216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/873.02 = 216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 873.02 × 216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 189,286.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,286.56/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.22

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