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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 874.34 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 874.34 and 217.59 is: 326.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 874.34 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/874.34 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 874.34 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 190,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,250.86/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.40

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