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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 874.20 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 874.20 and 217.60 is: 326.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 874.20 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/874.20 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 874.20 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 190,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,225.92/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.31

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