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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.10, 873.05 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.10, 873.05 and 216.70 is: 325.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.10 : 873.05 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.10/873.05 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.10x = 873.05 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.10x = 189,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,189.94/582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.01

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