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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 873.66 and 217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 873.66 and 217.14 is: 325.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 873.66 = 217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/873.66 = 217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 873.66 × 217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 189,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,706.53/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.82

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