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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 873.31 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 873.31 and 216.89 is: 325.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 873.31 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/873.31 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 873.31 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 189,407.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,407.30/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.34

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