Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 873.18 and 217
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 582.12, 873.18 and 217 is: 325.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
582.12 : 873.18 = 217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
582.12/873.18 = 217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
582.12x = 873.18 × 217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
582.12x = 189,480.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 189,480.06/582.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 325.50
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