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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.78 and 216.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.78 and 216.71 is: 324.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.78 = 216.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.78 = 216.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.78 × 216.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 189,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,140.15/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.92

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