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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 874.04 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 874.04 and 217.45 is: 326.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 874.04 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/874.04 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 874.04 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 190,057.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,057.54/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.21

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