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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 873.90 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 873.90 and 217.56 is: 326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 873.90 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/873.90 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 873.90 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 190,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,125.68/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.24

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