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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.94, 874.46 and 217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.94, 874.46 and 217.72 is: 326.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.94 : 874.46 = 217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.94/874.46 = 217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.94x = 874.46 × 217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.94x = 190,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,390.00/582.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.60

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