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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 873.03 and 216.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 873.03 and 216.74 is: 325.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 873.03 = 216.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/873.03 = 216.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 873.03 × 216.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 189,220.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,220.52/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.04

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