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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.77, 874.19 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.77, 874.19 and 217.55 is: 326.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.77 : 874.19 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.77/874.19 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.77x = 874.19 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.77x = 190,181.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,181.13/582.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.34

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