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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.95, 874.18 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.95, 874.18 and 217.49 is: 326.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.95 : 874.18 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.95/874.18 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.95x = 874.18 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.95x = 190,121.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,121.31/582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.14

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