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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 874.12 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 874.12 and 217.44 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 874.12 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/874.12 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 874.12 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 190,068.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,068.65/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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