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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 873.21 and 216.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 873.21 and 216.84 is: 325.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 873.21 = 216.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/873.21 = 216.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 873.21 × 216.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 189,350.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,350.94/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.27

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