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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 874.52 and 217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 874.52 and 217.56 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 874.52 = 217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/874.52 = 217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 874.52 × 217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 190,260.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,260.57/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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