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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.89, 874.69 and 217.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.89, 874.69 and 217.71 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.89 : 874.69 = 217.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.89/874.69 = 217.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.89x = 874.69 × 217.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.89x = 190,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,428.22/582.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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