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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.94, 874.38 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.94, 874.38 and 217.73 is: 326.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.94 : 874.38 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.94/874.38 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.94x = 874.38 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.94x = 190,374.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,374.39/582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.58

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