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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 873.81 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 873.81 and 217.28 is: 325.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 873.81 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/873.81 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 873.81 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 189,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,861.44/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.89

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