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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.95, 874.29 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.95, 874.29 and 217.78 is: 326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.95 : 874.29 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.95/874.29 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.95x = 874.29 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.95x = 190,402.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,402.88/582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.62

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