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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.17, 872.90 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.17, 872.90 and 216.66 is: 324.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.17 : 872.90 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.17/872.90 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.17x = 872.90 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.17x = 189,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,121.43/582.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.86

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