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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.85, 874.29 and 217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.85, 874.29 and 217.54 is: 326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.85 : 874.29 = 217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.85/874.29 = 217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.85x = 874.29 × 217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.85x = 190,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,193.05/582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.32

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