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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 873.72 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 873.72 and 217.49 is: 325.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 873.72 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/873.72 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 873.72 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 190,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,020.99/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.98

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