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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 873.80 and 217.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 873.80 and 217.06 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 873.80 = 217.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/873.80 = 217.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 873.80 × 217.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 189,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,664.57/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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