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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 874.30 and 217.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 874.30 and 217.68 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 874.30 = 217.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/874.30 = 217.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 874.30 × 217.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 190,321.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,321.04/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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