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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 873.04 and 211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 873.04 and 211.84 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 873.04 = 211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/873.04 = 211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 873.04 × 211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 184,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,940.43/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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